King Solomon : The Wisest King Of God

One of King Solomon strengths were being responsible for building the first temple located in Jerusalem. It took six years or more to complete this mission, however; he was committed to God and illustrated a level of wisdom that God bestowed upon him due to his obedience. My beliefs of this type of commitment are that God granted him specific skills to allow him to be knowledgeable to build and oversee this mission. King Solomon desired for the people of the Israel descendants to pray or repent for God to accept their apology for their shortcoming or sins and those they would try to serve him in a more honest manner. Their belief of these modifications within their lifestyle would have permitted them to hear from God, and only he could forgive their sins. For example, he could wipe the slate clean removing the people of Israel’s sins away. His purpose was to strive to help the upcoming creation of the people within this region so that they could have a more abundance lifestyle. In analyzing this concept, God was displaying the quality of life and his ability to have the power to bless people with a productive lifestyle as long as they followed his instruction and was obedient.

Before the time of the three kings, those who reign over Israel were the Judges. However, the beginning of 1 Samuel unfolded the fading of their era (New International Version). By the time the leadership lay in the hands of Eli and his ungodly sons, God had stopped speaking to them and gave His guidance to Samuel (Hinson and Yates 163). Thus, in time, Samuel gained his judgeship and led the nation to victory and peace. However, as he aged, the people wish to have a king. Since Samuel son’s did not proved to be faithful to the Covenant the way their father did, the people believed it is necessary to requested for a king (Constable, Notes on 1 Samuel). They claimed: “(w)e want a king over us. Then we will be like all the other nations, with a king to lead us and to go out before us and fight our battles” (1 Samuel 8: 19-20, NIV). Indeed, having a king would give the power against other enemies. Nonetheless, the people of Israel ultimately failed to understand that their true King, the one and only that helped them throughout

Solomon was the son of David. When king David died, Solomon became king. Under king Solomon "the kingdom was established" in peace (I Kings 2:12,45-46; I Chronicles 22:9). "Solomon sat on the throne of the Lord as king" (I Chronicles 19:23) and "built a temple for the name of the Lord" (II Chronicles 2:1). For Jesus to be greater than Solomon He would have to ascend the throne of God and build the house of God, with all His enemies no longer making trouble. Matthew records Jesus the King saying to His disciples "I will build My church and the gates of Hades shall not prevail against it" (Matthew 16:18); later, having ascertained that the Messiah is a Son, the Son of David, Jesus shows that even king David calls the Messiah "Lord" (Psalm 110:1 and Matthew 22:41-45). Jesus is therefore the King of kings.

The story of Solomon was written in the Bible, but had been summarized and broken down by John S. Knox. John took key points from the Bible and reordered it so that the story would be about Solomon’s timeline. Solomon was the third and last king of the ancient city named Israel, and is one of the wisest kings and biblical figures of history as well as in religion. Solomon is said to be one who has actually spoken to God, or vice versa. So when it happened, Solomon didn’t ask for power or money, but wisdom. Upon receiving his answer, God was pleased and granted him omniscience. Solomon later went on to create the “Golden Age of Israel”, which by definition alone made Israel prosper, and create one of the most incredible tales today.

(1 Kings 3:9) Instead of asking for riches, fame, or a long life, we should ask for the knowledge to do what is right and just. Then the lord shall give us “a heart so wise and discerning that there has never been anyone alike, nor there be equal to one”. (1 Kings 3:12) The passage teaches that we must become God’s servants, we shall offer our life to him, pray for his guidance, and let him give us the strength to do want he commands. “In addition, I give you what you have not asked for: I give you such riches and glory that among kings there will be no one like you all your days.” (1 Kings 3:13) Like mentioned in verse thirteen, everything else extra should be given to us, but we must let all that which has been given to us benefit others and not just ourselves. “Solomon awoke: It was a dream! He went to Jerusalem, stood before the ark of the covenant of the Lord, sacrificed burnt offerings and communion offerings, and gave a feast for all his servants.” (1 Kings 3:15) Just like when Solomon woke up from his dream, and the first thing he did was do things that pleased God in other to thank him, we must do the same. The meaning of the feast he gave to all his servants, was to celebrate and share what the Lord had gave him. Like

He thought his wealth could give him success and he was wrong. In the end, he realized the only thing in life left to do was to "Fear God and keep His commandments, for this is man’s all. For God will bring every work into judgment, including every secret thing, whether good or evil." Ecclesiastes 12:13-14 (NKJV). Solomon's sins angered God greatly consequently, he had to suffer a punishment.

One of King Solomon strengths were being responsible for building the first temple located in Jerusalem. It took him several years to complete this mission however; he was committed to God and illustrated a level of wisdom that God bestowed upon him due to his obedience. My beliefs of this type of commitment are that God granted him specific skills to allow him to be knowledgeable to build and oversee this mission. King Solomon desired for the people of the Israel descendants to pray or repent for God to accept their apology for their shortcoming or sins and those they would try to serve him in a more heartfelt manner. Their belief of these modifications within their lifestyle would have permitted them to hear from God and only he could forgive their sins. For example, he could basically wipe the slate clean removing the people of Israel’s sins away. His purpose was to strive to help the upcoming creation of the people within this region, so they could have a more abundance lifestyle. In analyzing this concept God was displaying the quality of life and his ability to have power to bless people with a productive lifestyle as long as they followed his instruction and was obedient.

In analyzing the word “vanity,” most would like to believe that the term is referring to one being selfish prideful. Like a lot of humans tend to think, however, the term according to this part of the Old Testament means the emptiness one feels within their life when he or she is apart from God. For example, when reading the book of Ecclesiastes Solomon wants his audience to see his frustration, sin, and emptiness as a reflection. The thought addresses the way Solomon life had become since he has not chosen to make God first in his lifestyle. When we as humans tend to lean unto our understanding and do not stay the course, often far too many times people tend to stray away from the path that God has bestowed upon us making our journey even

In the bible verse 1 Samuel 8: l-3 Samuel has become elderly and has chosen his sons as the judges over the kingdom. The people of Israel came to Samuel asking that they needed a new king who will follow guidelines, so they could be like other nations. However Samuel disliked their wishes, and felt as if the people of Israel wishes were of sinful thought. Samuel prayed to the lord about request the people of Israel had made. “ And the Lord said to Samuel , obey the voice of the people in all that they say to you, for they have not rejected you, but they have rejected me from being king over them” ( 1 Samuel 8:7). God had selected Saul as the king of the people because of his image of head of state. God excluded Saul as the king because he did not

This level of humility and selflessness that is shown in his response resulted in God granting King Solomon his request for wisdom. God also goes one step further declaring that “I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be” 1 Kings 3:12 NIV (New International Version) and “In your lifetime you will have no equal among kings”. 1 Kings 3:13 NIV (New International Version) This begins the near forty year long season of prosperity and safety for the nation of Israel with King Solomon becoming a well accomplished international political and military leader. But as we see in verse 14 all these blessing were on the condition that he walked in continual obedience, “If you walk in my ways and obey my statutes and commands as David your father did, I will give you a long life”.

King Solomon one of the most influential kings in the entire bible Solomon was a wise king and was gifted as well as punished for his transgressions on his people and God. This paper will show how Solomon was thought to be one of the greatest kings of the bible, his contributions on the lively hood of the Israelite people and how he was sent to bring the people into a new type of living for the people of Israel. This paper will give a personal account on my reason for thinking that Solomon is a great king of his time.

King Solomon was the ruler of ancient Israel who reigned from 961-922 BC (8). He is the son of David and Bathsheba. Solomon succeeded his father as king and his territory extended from the Euphrates River to the land of the Philistines, and to the border of Egypt. With his wealth he built the great Temple of Jerusalem. In 950 BCE Solomon's household included 700 wives and 300 other mistresses (1).

Solomon begins his discussion of the seven sins that God hates by mentioning the “naughty person” who is continually devising mischief which is designed to hurt to those about him. He is a liar and a sower of discord.

King Solomon is known as the third ruler of the United Monarchy and his reign lasted an estimate of forty years (Ehrman 105). Despite that Solomon was not the next in line to capture the thrown when his father David past; his wife Basheba suggested that Solomon her son, claim the thrown (Ehrman 105). There is a resourceful amount of evidence displaying many positive aspects of Solomon as a king (Ehrman 105). For instance, once Solomon became king, and angel appeared to him asking him his deepest hopes in response Solomon simply aspires for deep wisdom to help him better rule his people (Ehrman 105). When God hears Solomon’s humble and unselfish wish he grants it to him along with wealth, high respect, and an extensive reign (Ehrman

In Judaism, Solomon was the son of King David and Bathsheba. Solomon was hated by his brothers because while he was not the eldest son he still received the crown because of a promise King David made to Bathsheba. From a young age God favored Solomon and made him wise and just, and he went on to write many famous biblical works such as songs and proverbs. As king he assembled a large wealth and lead a strong martial reign. According to Judaism,